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LUNCH TRUNK 0R BOX.

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LUNCH TRUNK 0R BOX.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE.

ANNIE C. BLALOOK, OF TI-IOMASVILLE, GEORGIA.

LUNCH TRUNK OR Box.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 537,178, dated April 9,1895. Application filed August 30, 1894. Serial No. 521,748. (No model.)

This invention is an improved lunch trunk or box and is intended forcarrying various things in different compartments.

The object of my invention is to provide a cheap, simple and convenienttrunk or box for carrying lunches, &c., so that things will not becomemixed, and'if desired for carrying any articles where it is necessary tokeep them in separate compartments.

The trunk or box can be made in all sizes and used for all purposespossible to those sizes.

With these objects in view my invention consists broadly in a main boxor trunk surrounded by another box or trunk divided into a series ofcompartments and each provided with its own lid or cover.

My invention consists also in certain details of construction andcombination of parts all of which will be hereinafter fully describedand claimed.

In the drawings forming a part of this specification, Figure 1 is a viewshowing my device with all the compartments closed. Fig. 2 is a viewshowing it with some of the compartments open. Fig. 3 is atransversevertical section on line 3-3 of Fig. 4. Fig. 4 is a horizontal sectionon line 4-4 of Fig. 3.

In constructing a trunk in accordance with my invention I employ a mainor central box or trunk A, and surrounding the same is another box ortrunk B essentially octagonal in shape as clearly shown. The main trunkprojects a short distance above and below the outside trunk and isprovided with the usual top or lid a. The combination trunk rests uponthe bottom of the main box or trunk and the bottom of the supplementalsurrounding box or trunk does not touch at any time. The

outer box or trunk is divided into a series of compartments by means ofthe vertical partitions C O which extend at right angles to the sidesand ends of the main box or trunk adjacent to the corners of the same,thus dividing the outer box or trunk into eight separate compartments D,four of which are triangular in shape as shown at each corner. Eachcompartment has its own lid or cover E which is hinged to the top edgeof the box or trunk B and folds against the projecting portion of themain or central box or trunk. Each lid or cover is turned up or flangedat its inner edge as shown at e, and the covers of the rear compartmentsare provided with locks or latches F for securing the same, said lockbeing carried upon the flange 6, while the front and side compartmentlids or covers are secured by the main lid or cover which overlaps thefianges when the covers are properly closed.

The corner compartments being triangular in shape have triangular coversand the flanges e consist of thin strips which are bent centrally atright angles to fit against the corners of the main trunk or box. Reststrips G G are attached to the top of the partitions and upon which thelids or covers rest thus preventing said covers slipping down into, thecompartments they are intended to close.

Each lid or cover is provided with a suitable handle and the 'main'lidor cover is pro vided with a strap handlebymeans of which the entiredevice is lifted and carried.

Having thus described my invention,what I claim, and desire to secure byLetters Patent, is-

The combination with the main box or trunk, of the surrounding box ortrunk divided into a series of compartments, the covers having flangedsides, the rest strips and the main lid or cover adapted to secure thefront and side covers, substantially as shown and described. a V

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

- ANNIE. O. BLALOOK. Witnesses:

W. O. SNODGRASS,

H. J. BLALOCK.

